St. Norbert Parish
Job Description
Title: Music Coordinator
Reports to Title:Director of Mission Implementation
Hours: Part-Time (weekend work required)
General Description:
The Music Coordinator is responsible for planning leading and coordinating the musical elements of liturgies/worship at Saint Norbert Parish. This includes weekend Masses Holy Days daily Mass and special celebrations. The Music Coordinator works collaboratively with clergy staff liturgy/pastoral team members and volunteers to foster a prayerful and high-quality musical worship experience.
Primary Responsibilities:
Responsibilities may evolve as the needs to achieve an Exceptional Weekend Experience evolve.
- Plan and coordinate music for weekend Masses daily Masses Holy Days and special liturgies/worship in line with the vision of the pastor.
- Lead music at Masses (vocally and/or instrumentally)
- Recruit schedule and rehearse with cantors musicians and choirs
- Direct choir(s) / band(s) and coordinate rehearsals
- Work collaboratively with the Music Advisory Team to select music that aligns with the liturgical seasons readings themes and the Saint Norbert mission/vision
- Provide music for sacramental celebrations (e.g. weddings funerals First Eucharist Confirmation)
- Maintain parish-owned musical instruments and music resources
- Ensure compliance with music licensing and copyright
- Collaborate with liturgy team and clergy to ensure liturgical consistency and quality
- Collaborate with the parish schools music teacher to develop musical talent among students and incorporate them into parish liturgies particularly for special occasions such as Christmas Mass.
Volunteer Management:
- Oversee teams of musicians/bands/choirs
- Provide training and support for consistency and excellence
- Build and nurture a culture of hospitality creativity and mission alignment
- Schedule and support volunteers for services outside of primary Mass times (e.g. daily Mass funerals weddings)
Be a Creative Leader Who:
- Infuses the Parish Mission Vision and Strategic Anchors into all work
- Strives for excellence in both musical and technical execution
- Collaborates proactively with staff clergy and ministry volunteers
Job Qualifications & Requirements
- Proficiency in voice and instrument (keyboard guitar etc.)
- Proficiency in Spanish preferred but not required
- Experience in leading music for Catholic liturgies contemporary praise & worship environments and directing ensembles
- Some technical experience in live sound streaming and audio mixing
- Ability to quickly learn and master new technologies and systems
- Effective communicator and team leader
- Highly organized self-starter results-oriented and mission-driven
- Strong commitment to Saint Norberts Catholic identity and mission
Schedule:
- Regular weekend work at Masses is required
- Rehearsals and preparation time outside of liturgy times
- Flexible weekday schedule; expected to work approximately 20-25 hours per week
- Required holidays: Christmas Ash Wednesday Holy Week (including Easter Sunday) and other Holy Days as needed
Salary:
- St. Norbert Parish offers a competitive compensation package based on experience and skill set.
Submit your resume to: Braden McGettigan Director of Parish Operations
Required Experience:
IC